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Three UW students selected as 2020 Goldwater Scholars
Two CAS students — Keyan Gootkin (astronomy and physics) and Karen Zhang (microbiology and biochemistry) — are among 396 students who have been named Goldwater Scholars for 2020.
03/30/2020 | UW News -
In a time of distancing due to coronavirus, the health threat of loneliness looms
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, discusses the effects social distancing and other coronavirus prevention measures can have on mental health.
03/28/2020 | Stat News -
Medical Expert Who Corrects Trump Is Now a Target of the Far Right
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how Anthony Fauci, a medical expert who corrected Donald Trump on issues surrounding the coronavirus, has been made a target of the far-right.
03/28/2020 | The New York Times -
A Message to the City from E. J. Koh
Eun J. Koh, who is completing her PhD in English, delivers a poem entitled "Happy" to the city of Seattle during the coronavirus outbreak.
03/28/2020 | The Stranger -
Social distancing is hard, especially for people living with addiction and mental illness
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains how social distancing is difficult for those who rely on in-person support to deal with issues like addiction.
03/26/2020 | Crosscut -
Coronavirus Mimics Climate Politics: The Emerging Frame Of ‘The Cure Is Worse Than The Disease’
Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains the similarities between coronavirus politics and climate politics.
03/26/2020 | Forbes -
The Professors Who Call ‘Bullshit’ on Covid-19 Misinformation
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom and colleague Jevin West are featured in this article detailing their attempts to combat misinformation.
03/24/2020 | Wired -
Seattleites ignore social distancing as coronavirus spreads
Sue Joslyn, psychology professor, discusses what the government could do to make social distancing measures and shelter-in-place orders more effective.
03/23/2020 | Crosscut -
Medical Workers Need Masks So A Grassroots Army Is Checking Basements, Garages, And Warehouses
Julianne Dalcanton, chair of the astronomy department, explains her role in the collection of masks for medical workers.
03/20/2020 | Buzzfeed News -
Welcome to the first social media pandemic. Here are 8 ways you can stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation.
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the spread misinformation about the coronavirus, and what can be done to stop it.
03/19/2020 | USA Today